Fiji's Shamima Ali gathers major rights award

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Updated December 11, 2009 17:55:25

Fiji human rights campaigner and frequent Pacific Beat commentator Shamima Ali has been recognised for her work in supporting women in crisis right across the region. Ms Ali won the inaugural New Zealand Amnesty International Human Rights Defenders Award. She tells Geraldine Coutts that winning the award has given her the strength to continue her work.

Presenter: Geraldine Coutts
Speaker: Shamima Ali, Coordinator of the Fiji Women's Crisis Centre

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